Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAMARINES NORTE
JOSE PANGANIBAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
Earth and Life Science: Parallel Test
Quarter 1- Module 3: Minerals
Name ___________________________________________Grade/Section________________Score__________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each question carefully. Write the letter corresponding to the correct answer on the space
provided for.
a____1. Which of the following statements about minerals is true?
A. Minerals are naturally occurring.
B. Minerals can be man-made or machine generated.
C. Minerals are by-product of living things.
D. Rocks are the basic building blocks of minerals.
b____2. It is the quality and intensity of reflected light exhibited by the mineral.
A. Hardness B. Luster C. Color D. Streak
A____3. It is a measure of the resistance of a mineral (not specifically surface) to abrasion.
A. Hardness B. Luster C. Color D. Streak
d____4. Why are minerals important not only to humans, but to all living things as well?
A. We are using products made from minerals daily.
B. Minerals are also found in our body.
C. We need it in order to live and survive.
D. All of the options above.
b____5. Which of the following item is composed of graphite?
A. Ballpen B. Wooden Pencil C. Crayons D. Paper
d____6. In refers to the property of color of mineral in powered form.
A. Color B. Hardness C. Crystalline structure D. Streak
b____7. What property of mineral is involved when light is allowed to pass through, due to chemical makeup of the
mineral sample?
A. Luster B. Diaphaneity C. Ductility D. Sectility
c____8. Which mineral is the hardest according to Mohs Scale of hardness?
A. Topaz B. Gypsum C. Diamond D. Corundum
b____9. Which of the following statement is in accordance to Mohs Scale of hardness?
A. Calcite is harder than Orthoclase C. Topaz is softer than Quartz
B. Apatite is the hardest D. Corundum is harder than Flourite
a____10. A nail pounded by a hammer exhibits this property.
A. Malleability B. Ductility C. Brittleness D. Tenacity
c____11. Cosmetic products such as Baby powder contains this mineral due to its softness.
A. Gypsum B. Calcite C. Talc D. Apatite
a____12. Why does pyrite is often referred to as fool’s gold?
A. Because it resembles gold due to its yellow color and metallic luster.
B. Because it is as hard as gold
C. Because it is as valuable as gold
D. All of the options above
B____13. Which is not a property that can be used to identify a mineral?
A. Hardness B. Luster C. Color D. Streak
d____14. Which of the following statements about mineral is incorrect?
A. true minerals can be drawn into wires
B. A mineral can be hammered /flattened
C. A mineral can be turned into powder
D. Minerals can be man-made or machine generated.
c____15. Metals are often used as wire because of this property.
A. Brittleness B. Luster C. Malleability D. Hardness

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